My Babe
Whitehorse Lyrics


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My baby don′t stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don′t stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no cheatin′
She don′t stand none of that midnight-creepin',
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yeah, I know she love me my babe
Oh yeah, I know she love me
She don′t do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My babe, true little baby, my babe
-Guitar solo-
My baby don′t stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don′t stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin′
When she′s hot, there ain't no coolin′




My babe, true little baby, my babe
Oh my babe (true little baby) x8

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "My Babe" by Whitehorse express the love and devotion the singer has for his partner, emphasizing how faithful she is to him. The song begins by stating that his babe "don't stand no cheatin'" and "don't stand none of that midnight-creepin'" - establishing her loyalty and trustworthiness. This is further emphasized in the next verse, where the singer expresses his knowledge that she loves him and how she "don't do nothin' but kiss and hug" him.


The guitar solo acts as a break, letting the listener focus on the catchy melody before returning to the chorus. The refrain of "My babe, true little baby, my babe" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the singer's affection for his partner.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship based on trust, love, and devotion, highlighting the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in a partnership.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My significant other doesn't tolerate any unfaithful behavior from me


Oh yeah, she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Yes, I'm sure she won't stand for me cheating on her


Oh yeah, she don't stand no cheatin'
I'm confident that my partner has zero tolerance for any form of infidelity


She don't stand none of that midnight-creepin',
My significant other wouldn't put up with me sneaking around late at night


My babe, true little baby, my babe
My partner is my true love and baby


My babe, I know she love me, my babe
I am sure that my partner loves me a lot


Oh yeah, I know she love me my babe
I am confident that my lover loves me passionately


Oh yeah, I know she love me
My darling loves me so deeply


She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My love only shows affection by kissing and hugging me


My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
My significant other would not put up with me lying or being deceitful


Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Yes, my partner cannot tolerate me being dishonest


Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
My beloved absolutely cannot stand any kind of deception from me


When she's hot, there ain't no coolin'
When my lover is passionate about something or angry, there's no way to calm her down


My babe, true little baby, my babe
My partner is my true love and baby


Oh my babe (true little baby) x8
Oh my love (true little baby) repeated eight times




Writer(s): Willie Dixon

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Comments from YouTube:

@annelinder6104

this is fabulous - so so cool I am 67 by years old and this has me totally exhilarated...

@GeorgePlantisAlive

I'm with YOU, Anne. I've been listening to blues music a long time and these folks are awesome.
Since you like this one, go listen to them do "Wang Dang Doodle":
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=str6Nh73GTo)

@michaelreisser6986

@@GeorgePlantisAlive I'm with YOU BOTH! "AWESOME & TOTALLY EXHILARATED" (57 years, by the way.) Listen to "Keef" Richard's cover, too: amazing video-clip, anyway!

@michaelreisser6986

I'm with YOU BOTH! "AWESOME & TOTALLY EXHILARATED" (57 years, by the way.) Listen to "Keef" Richard's cover, too: amazing video-clip, anyway!

@waltyberg

Great version!!

@craphead9842

The old songs are the best...Long live rock and roll... Regards Tony

@baris.ozkaya

THIS SONG IS AWESOME

@skylerwells2767

I've been singing this as a warmup for my other songs

@danthebeachman

Great cover!

@TheBCBuddy

Brilliant!!

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